Etymology

subproblem

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Today it means: A problem whose solution contributes to the solution of a larger problem. Full definition →

English problem ← Latin sub-
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  1. Latinsub
  2. Latinsub-
  3. Englishsub-
  4. Englishproblem
  5. English todaysubproblem

From sub- + problem.

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